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About

Twyn Carno is a residential ward situated on the northeastern edge of Caerphilly town. The area is characterised by modern housing estates and quiet suburban streets, with views extending towards the surrounding valleys. It functions primarily as a commuter area for the wider county borough, with local amenities centred around convenience stores and community facilities. The layout is defined by its position on the hillside, giving it an elevated aspect above the main urban centre.

A significant local feature is the large, man-made Twyn Carno reservoir, which is encircled by public footpaths and serves as a focal point for recreation. The area is bordered by open countryside and farmland, providing direct access to walking routes into the Gelligaer Common. This blend of recent development and retained green space shapes the ward's environment, with the reservoir's earth dam forming a distinct landmark within the suburban landscape.

Area overview

On average Twyn Carno has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 181 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 27.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Twyn Carno is £35,374 per year. Twyn Carno is home to around 3,098 people, with a population density of about 230.5 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
181
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Twyn Carno Population
3,098
Population density
230.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.05(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.73(+198%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.99(+322%)
Public order
22.6(+175%)
Vehicle crime
18.08(+530%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,014
97.29%
Other White
18
0.58%
Indian
13
0.42%
Pakistani
8
0.26%
Chinese
7
0.23%
Total population: 3,098

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
787
30.8%
Level 4 qualifications or above
501
19.61%
Level 3 (A level)
381
14.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
364
14.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
293
11.47%
Total 16+ residents: 2,555

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
477
33.54%
Social rents from council
359
25.25%
Owns with a mortgage
310
21.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
158
11.11%
Other social rented
88
6.19%
Total households: 1,422

Property prices in Twyn Carno

Median price£120,000
Price per sq ft£131
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£98K – £159K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £131 per square foot) in Twyn Carno area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £355,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Twyn Carno over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£252,500£224
Semi-Detached2£137,500£265
Terraced13£105,000£113

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Twyn Carno

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Twyn Carno.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£83,000£70,000
2017£194,250£124,000£65,000
2018£240,000£88,000£80,000
2019£207,500£78,950£99,975
2020£231,500£73,500£89,000
2021£237,500£85,000£95,000
2022£255,000£165,000£105,000
2023£210,000£110,000£120,000
2024£295,000£110,500£129,000
2025£252,500£135,000£105,000
2026£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Twyn Carno.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Twyn Carno.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£112£77£74
2017£125£110£59
2018£156£89£88
2019£153£94£102
2020£141£73£115
2021£179£90£108
2022£272£138£117
2023£157£104£135
2024£221£128£135
2025£224£194£113
2026£131
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Twyn Carno.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Twyn Carno in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.